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Malaysia Premier Yoga MagazineTue, 09 Oct 2018 07:01:57 +0000en-GBhourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.9Rethinking Your Legumeshttp://www.yogalifemagazine.my/2016/07/31/rethinking-your-legumes/
http://www.yogalifemagazine.my/2016/07/31/rethinking-your-legumes/#respondSun, 31 Jul 2016 04:51:06 +0000http://educanuni.com/yogalife/?p=460Legumes are quite controversial these days. Depending on who you ask, they are either incredibly nutritious or uniquely harmful. Some people even choose to eliminate legumes from their diet altogether.
Should legumes be avoided, or can they play a part in a healthy diet? This article takes a close look at the evidence.

What Are Legumes?

The legume family consists of plants that produce a pod with seeds inside. In this article, we use the term “legumes” to describe the seeds of these plants. Common edible legumes include lentils, peas, chickpeas, beans, soybeans and peanuts. The different types vary greatly in nutrition, appearance, taste and use.
Legumes have quite a remarkable nutrition profile and are a rich source of healthy fibres and protein. Legumes have an ability to fix nitrogen from the atmosphere. Nitrogen is an essential component of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. This is why legumes are among the best plant-based sources of dietary protein. Not only are legumes highly nutritious, they are also very cheap, which makes them an important food staple in many developing countries.

Legumes Contain Anti-Nutrients

Unfortunately, there is a downside to the nutritional quality of legumes. They also contain so-called anti-nutrients, which are substances that can interfere with digestion and the absorption of other nutrients.

Phytic Acid

Phytic acid, or phytate, is found in all edible plant seeds, including legumes. It impairs the absorption of iron, zinc and calcium from the meal and may increase the risk of mineral deficiencies over time.
However, this is only relevant when meat intake is low and high-phytate foods regularly make up a large part of meals. Meat eaters are not at risk of mineral deficiencies caused by phytic acid. Iron and zinc absorption from meat is efficient, even in the presence of phytic acid.

Conversely, phytic acid is a serious concern when the diet is largely based on grains and legumes, which is often the case in developing countries. Vegetarians may also be at risk. In these situations, several strategies can be used to reduce the phytic acid content and increase the nutritional value. These include soaking, sprouting and fermentation.

Lectins

Legume lectins are a family of proteins found in legumes, where they may constitute up to 10% of the total protein content. They resist digestion and some of them may affect the cells lining the intestinal tract.
There are many different types of legume lectins. One well-studied lectin is phytohemagglutinin, found in many types of beans, especially red kidney beans. Phytohemagglutinin is toxic in high amounts, and several incidents of poisoning have been reported after consumption of raw or improperly cooked kidney beans.
In most other edible legumes, the amount of lectins is not high enough to cause symptoms in humans. However, as a general rule, beans should never be eaten unless fully cooked and prepared. Soaking overnight and boiling at 212°F (100°C) for at least 10 minutes, degrades phytohemagglutinin and other legume lectins.

Saponins

Saponins are a diverse group of nutrients found in a variety of plants. They are resistant to digestion but may affect the cells lining the gut. Some believe that they may increase intestinal permeability, also called leaky gut, leading to a range of health problems. Currently, this remains purely speculative and there is no good evidence that saponins in legumes cause harm in humans.

Legumes are Rich in Healthy Fibres

Legumes are particularly rich in healthy fibres, such as resistant starch and soluble fibres. Resistant starch and soluble fibres have a few things in common. They pass undigested through the stomach and small intestine until they reach the colon, where they feed the friendly bacteria residing there.
Unpleasant side effects often include gas and bloating, but it also leads to the formation of short-chain fatty acids, such as butyrate, which may improve colon health and reduce the risk of colon cancer.
Both resistant starch and soluble fibres are also very satiating and may reduce food intake, which in the long run can lead to weight loss.
Additionally, they are very effective at moderating blood sugar levels after meals and may improve insulin sensitivity.
Legumes have been linked with various other health benefits.

According to observational studies, legumes are associated with reduced risk of heart disease and lower cholesterol levels.
Randomized controlled trials also suggest that regular consumption of legumes may reduce blood pressure and have favourable effects on cholesterol and triglycerides.
Due to their high fibre and protein content, legumes are very fulfilling. This may reduce food intake and lead to weight loss in the long term.
However, like many other plant foods, they also contain so-called anti-nutrients, which may impair their nutritional value. Kidney beans may even be toxic when raw.
Various strategies can be used to neutralize these anti-nutrients. Throughout the ages, traditional methods like soaking, sprouting, and boiling, have been used to good effect.
At the end of the day, properly prepared legumes are very healthy when consumed as part of a balanced, real food based diet.

Mix it with a spoon until it is a liquid consistency. Apply it all over a clean face avoiding eye area. *Also make sure that your hair is pulled back away from your face as the mask is rather sticky. Leave on for 15-20 min and rinse off.

Some Facts:
Honey is a natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. It absorbs impurities from the pores and the skin. Ancient beauties used honey and milk on their skin regularly to keep their complexion looking young, radiant and smooth. You can use honey as a wash, toner or mask. And you can mix it with so many other ingredients depending on your needs (apples, pumpkin, papaya. yogurt). It’s quite versatile.
Lemon brightens and exfoliates. It is great for acne prone skin, age and sun spots or uneven skin tone. It is also a natural source of vitamin C and rich in alpha hydroxy acids.

]]>http://www.yogalifemagazine.my/2016/07/31/diy-honey-lemon-mask/feed/0How to Meditate in Minuteshttp://www.yogalifemagazine.my/2016/07/31/how-to-meditate-in-minutes/
http://www.yogalifemagazine.my/2016/07/31/how-to-meditate-in-minutes/#respondSun, 31 Jul 2016 03:32:02 +0000http://educanuni.com/yogalife/?p=439Meditation is one of the easiest techniques you can learn to refuel your body! mind and spirit” While many of us have heard of the benefits of meditation! few of us actually want to spend the time it takes to learn how to meditate” We often cling to stress! fear and anxiety because we think we need these things in order to function in this fast-paced world”

Many people who have learned how to meditate have actually achieved more than they did when they lived under constant stress and anxiety” These people have found you really don’t need anxiety to be a productive member of society” If you want to learn how to reach your potential in a healthy and peaceful manner! meditation may be just what you’re looking for”

Here are My 7 Steps to Learn How to Meditate:

Begin by finding a quiet place where you will not be disturbed.

Sit down with your back straight” It is recommended to put your body in a position were you will be able to “forget” about it for a while.

Close your eyes and lift your eyes to a 10-15′ angle As if you are looking up through the bridge in your knows! between your eyebrows” It should feel comfortable” Do not strain your eyes” This is a biofeedback technique to begin to slow down your brainwave activity.

Breathe in deeply (#’ times” Inhaling slowly through your nose! exhaling through your mouth” Your breath regulates your mind” As you slow down your breathing! you will also slow down your thinking” Imagine you are surrounded by a mist of colored light! your favorite color and breathe it in deep into your lungs.

Relax your entire body” Begin at the scalp and simply send a warm relaxing thought to each area of your body as you slowly move from head to feet” Take 5-10 minutes to thoroughly move through your body” Pay particular attention to the follow areas” These are where most people hide their tension: Tongue! relax your tongue! if it is pressed against the roof of your mouth! let it go back into the center were it belongs” Neck/Shoulders Lower back Pelvic Girdle Hands / Legs and Feet.

You are now in altered state of mind” You should feel! euphoric! light or very heavy” Depending on your cadence” Let yourself either do one of three things.
a) Drift into silence or
b) Visualize what you want or
c) Pray: Ask for help! guidance! healing or direction from your Soul.

When you are ready” Take in a deep breath and as you exhale! mentally tell yourself! I am going to count from %#’! at the count of ‘ I will fully return from meditation! being relaxed! refreshed! energized and feeling great” Silently count up! open your eyes! stretch your body and give yourself a few minutes to acclimate to your surroundings.

If you want to learn how to meditate! and you don’t want to spend time in a classroom with a bunch of strangers! you can learn from the comfort of your own home with my guided meditation CDs” For beginners! I suggest “The Art of Going Within: How to Meditate or Escape from Stress”” These CDs provide you with guided instructions and tips you can incorporate into your daily routine.

You don’t have to spend hours on end learning how to meditate” In under an hour! you can learn basic skills for getting in touch with your inner self! your Soul” Meditating on your thoughts and feelings is one of the best ways to release stress and anxiety in your daily life.

Once you learn the basics of meditation by practicing with guided meditation! you can calm your mind any time of the day or anywhere you desire” This is a great tool for dealing with high-pressure jobs or situations! and making split second decisions with clarity and purpose.

Copyright (c) )2008 Circle of Light Publishing

Michaiel Patrick Bovenes is an inspired speaker and writer and the author of a series of guided meditations” He is a respected authority in the emerging field of soulology the science of the Soul.

His personal mission is to awaken humanity to the power and beauty of their Soul in order to cultivate personal and global peace through connection and self empowerment.

His life-changing seminars offer practical techniques to become consious and reconnect with the power of the Soul and Spirit in a universal way that adds depth and richness to any religious experience or lifestyle.

Michaiels blend of humor! wisdom and compassion has helped thousands of people become aware of the power of the human spirit and how to utilize these inner resources for empowerment and personal fulfillment” He inspires individuals to achieve their human and spiritual potential by offering practical techniques to access their inner “Soul” power.

In 1991 he became a popular speaker and continues to inspire audiences at Unity centers and Science of Mind Organizations! health spas! cruise lines and conscious businesses throughout United States and Canada” In %,,*! he began his own company Circle of Light Publishing! which produces top of the line guided meditations that are internationally distributed.

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the shallots; saute until translucent. Add the mushrooms and saute until browned lightly on the outside. Add the tomatoes and kale; saute until wilted and warmed through.

Remove from heat and season with salt.

Mash the avocado in a bowl with a fork. Spread some avocado on the surface of each piece of bread. Assemble the sandwiches by carefully arranging the vegetables on the bread. Get as many veggies on as you can because the sandwiches sink down when you use the panini press.

Add the cheese on top of the veggies (optional), cover with another slice of bread, and place on a preheated panini press. When the bread is browned on the outside, remove from heat. Cut into bite size and serve.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Weight management,

Protection from cardiovascular diseases,

Diabetes,

Treating osteoarthritis and enhancing the absorption of nutrients for the body,

It also reduces the risk of cancer, liver damage and Vitamin K deficiency-related bleeding.

Avocado helps in keeping eyes healthy and protecting the skin from signs of aging and the harmful effects of UV rays.

It also helps in maintaining blood sugar levels and has antioxidant properties. It even helps to increase circulation, boost cognitive abilities, and build stronger bones.

]]>http://www.yogalifemagazine.my/2016/07/31/hungover-this-juice-will-help/feed/0The of peace Disciplinehttp://www.yogalifemagazine.my/2016/07/30/the-of-peace-discipline/
http://www.yogalifemagazine.my/2016/07/30/the-of-peace-discipline/#respondSat, 30 Jul 2016 03:31:16 +0000http://educanuni.com/yogalife/?p=404Confrontation is a grey zone on the spiritual path. With the yogic teaching of ahimsa or non-violence, you might wonder if you ever have a right to fight back against reality even in the midst of great injustice. Should you fight your way out of a defeatist victimmentality? Or is it better to take a few breathes to ventilate your hostility before taking your inner rage out on your fellow freeway drivers? When is it appropriate to stick up for yourself & when is it time to quietly wait out the storm? These questions and more are necessary for any serious student of yoga and spirituality to ask.

One of the most fiery places inside any person is anger. Whether my own or someone else’s, this troublesome emotion has always been challenging for me. I remember the shock of experiencing the seething kind of backlash that years of unexpressed boundaries can bring about, and then, realizing that my anger was just that: mine. No matter how awful the situation, how many friends agree, how righteous you are, how indignant or cynical you become, no matter how grand and tragic the loss, whatever emotions you feel are always your responsibility. You always have a choice about how you respond to life. A boiling temper is something that can get you into compromising situations very quickly. Whenever you get worked up it’s harder to resist the urge to react in a heated way. It’s in these moments that anger or other strong emotions can call you out of a peaceful relationship with those around you. Perhaps the greatest and most difficult application of the teaching of ahimsa is its application to oneself. Not only do you have to learn to manage your own anger or other strong emotions, but you also need to practice being kind towards yourself.

One of the most basic teachings of spiritual practice is to find yourself in the midst of your greatest challenge and stay. Whether you find yourself in heated emotional exchanges or in the pits of self-judgement, the teaching is most often to learn how to stay instead of running away. In moments where you find anger arising, try closing your eyes, reconnecting with your breathe & staying with the experience of yourself. See how it goes. What does this do? It at least breaks the cycle of adding fuel to the fire in the midst of a full-blown blaze. It at least gives you a little pause in an otherwise very sticky situation. It at least gives you an extra moment to find the strength to choose an enlightened action over the pattern of aggressively acting out, escaping into pleasure, or numbing-out in denial. It at least brings you one more breathe closer to forgiving yourself and others.

There is magic in staying with what Tibetan teacher Pema Chodron calls “the places that scare you”. For in those truly empowering moments you bear witness to the law of impermanence. Whatever aries in your experience, no matter how solid and sticky, will change. All emotions flow if we don’t hold onto them. Sooner or later, the seemingly solid righteousness of anger yields and gives way to the soft, forgiveness of peace and understanding. The greatest storm will pass and the sun will rise again another day. Albert einstein says that you cannot solve a problem from the same level of thinking that created it. And so it is. Anger cannot create peace. Itching the scab that started the whole conflagration won’t end it. A middle way exists for this tempting emotion as well. The powerful choice to stay gives you the opportunity to create the space of transformation in your life today. You create your reality by the thoughts that you think. Your attention is itself responsible for your life experience. No matter how awful the traffic jam is, how loud your neighbors are, how inconsiderate people may seem, how delayed the airplane is, you are the one who is in control of your reality.

Often times a real sense of time eludes us. We think that we have the time in the world to get things done and we postpone some of the most important things of our life. It is sometimes more common to get hooked on the world of sensory pleasure than to live a spiritual life. E-bay, appointments and shopping consume the grasping mind. Television seems calmer than silence. Pain and loss are more addictive than gratitude and joy. One of reasons why it’s easy to zone out is because so many of us are running away from the places that scare us. When you choose to escape over coming to terms with the reality of your life, you choose a passive aggression that violates the principle of ahimsa just the same. Out of nowhere, surfacing from the past like a sleeping giant, it is often past hurt, drama, pain, sadness, or anger that hasn’t found its way out of your system that rocks the boat of an otherwise steady journey. Sometimes these patterns seem larger than life and you spend months, years and even lifetimes running from them. Yet that is never actually true, for you are stronger than you know. The thick patterns of past hurt are enticing temptations and, when you react to them, it is a moment of weakness rather than strength. Daily discipline is a slow, steady and methodical way to retrain the habit pattern of your mind. When you commit yourself to daily practice, your yoga has the opportunity to live through you. It is through your dedication that you will find real and lasting peace. Great stores of strength reside deep within you now; yoga is how you can experience, practice and expand your hidden strength.

]]>http://www.yogalifemagazine.my/2016/07/30/the-of-peace-discipline/feed/0Is your Child Learning for School or for Life?http://www.yogalifemagazine.my/2016/07/30/is-your-child-learning-for-school-or-for-life/
http://www.yogalifemagazine.my/2016/07/30/is-your-child-learning-for-school-or-for-life/#respondSat, 30 Jul 2016 03:16:53 +0000http://educanuni.com/yogalife/?p=401Many people today, who have undergone formal schooling, do not have life survival skills, having only acquired learning for school (i.e. academic education), which they do not KNOW how to apply usefully in the real world. We already know from years of recent history that it is no longer necessarily those who do well in school that go on to achieve success in life. It used to be so, when paid employment was the primary destination for people who finished school/learning.

In today’s technology enhanced world, anyone with the ability to quickly acquire new skills and create/add tangible VALUE can become successful in virtually any area of endeavor s/he ventures. The skills required for survival and success have LONG changed. All around us today for instance, we see school dropouts employing university graduates.

The following quote underscores the point I have made
above:

“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read or write. They will be those who cannot learn, unlearn or re-learn.”– Alain Tofle

But humans, quite typically, are often reluctant to change the way they think. We continue to send kids to school with the mental attitude from the days of the industrial revolution. We continue to push them to think in terms of outwitting their friends/classmates in class. We encourage them to see those who do not do well in academics as “lesser” than them.

The Wrong Approach To Education?

Over the decades for some unfathomable reason, educators in some societies have gradually phased out technical schools that taught practical, life/vocational skills and replaced them with schools of “theoretical” learning which we call universities. These institutions churn out graduates unable to “think” and incapable of applying most of the learning they acquired to useful purposes in society, in a way that adds sustainable value.

]]>http://www.yogalifemagazine.my/2016/07/30/is-your-child-learning-for-school-or-for-life/feed/0Buddha and the Worldhttp://www.yogalifemagazine.my/2016/07/30/buddha-and-the-world/
http://www.yogalifemagazine.my/2016/07/30/buddha-and-the-world/#respondSat, 30 Jul 2016 03:05:10 +0000http://educanuni.com/yogalife/?p=398Since 9/11 there has been a pervasive sense of anxiety in the world, and at the same time a search for spiritual answers. Is violence an aspect of human nature that can be cured, or are we caught in an endless cycle of violence that will never end? One of the most optimistic answers to that dilemma came from Buddha more than two thousand years ago. In the light of what he taught, I wanted to share my thoughts about the Buddhist solution and what it means for you and me as we seek to live in a troubling world.

Anyone coming to spirituality from the outside asks the same question: “What can it do for me?” There is no universal key that unlocks the truth. However great the teaching, unless it can be made personal, it is sleeping. You and I seek spirituality one by one, on our own terms. We have our own specific suffering that we want to heal. As old traditions no longer bind us together, isolation – ironically enough – has become the new tradition for millions of modern people. Feeling alone, unwanted, unloved, weak, lost, and empty are the symptoms of the human disease today.

At no time in history have there been more stateless persons, refugees, overpopulation, and restless migration. Globalism makes the individual feel lost in the world and overwhelmed by its chaos, which always seems to be teetering between madness and catastrophe. Yet when people came to Buddha, they brought the same complaints. They felt helpless in the face of natural disasters, war, and poverty. They couldn’t comprehend a world on the edge of madness.

Waking up to Our True Identity

Buddha was famously practical. He told people to stop analyzing the world and its troubles. He also told them to stop relying on religious rituals and sacrifices, which are external. Buddha was the avatar of the situation we find ourselves in today, because he refused to rely on the traditional gods or God. He didn’t use the social safety net of the priestly caste, with its automatic connection to spiritual privilege. Above all, he accepted the inescapable fact that each person is ultimately alone in the world. This aloneness is the very disease Buddha set out to cure.

Buddha’s cure was a wakingup process, in which suffering came to be seen as rooted in false consciousness, and specifically in the dulled awareness that causes us to accept illusion for reality. The reason that people resort to violence, for example, is that the ego goes into a panic trying to defend itself and its attachment to the physical body. The answer to violence for both the aggressor and the victim is to see through the false claims of the ego and thus to come to a true understanding of who we are and why we are here. Buddha’s answer remains radical, but its truth offers a way out that may be our best hope for the future.

Observing how Buddhists follow his teaching, the steps of waking up include the following:

Meditating on the core of silence within the mind.

Observing the shifting contents of the mind carefully, separating out anything that sustains suffering and illusion.

Unraveling the ego’s version of reality and piercing through the ego’s claim that it knows how to live properly.

Facing the truth that everything in nature is impermanent.

Letting go of materialism in both its crude and subtle forms.

Becoming detached from the self and realizing that the individual self is an illusion.

Being mindful of one’s being, overcoming the distraction of thoughts and sensations.

Abiding by a set of higher ethics whose basis is compassion for other people and reverence for life.

– Deepak Chopra, M.D. (Chopra.com)

]]>http://www.yogalifemagazine.my/2016/07/30/buddha-and-the-world/feed/0Let’s Live it Up!http://www.yogalifemagazine.my/2016/07/30/lets-live-it-up/
http://www.yogalifemagazine.my/2016/07/30/lets-live-it-up/#respondSat, 30 Jul 2016 02:44:44 +0000http://educanuni.com/yogalife/?p=390Not many of us are aware that we have been practicing yoga all our lives. Yoga is not only a form of exercise or a moment in quiet silence, it is also about living – combining a practical philosophy of health and wellbeing along with the art of giving and sacrificing.
Yoga today has myriads of interpretations; moving so far away from its original intent and purposes. Yoga is merely, living – and living in the now. It is a name synonymous to the preservation of life; a practice that heightens our interest in looking out for ourselves and for the interest of others around us. It incorporates salient values that completes us as human beings and provides us the esteem we require to stand steadfast in our beliefs of wellness and living. Our daily physical and emotional contribution to our family is yoga; our charity to victims of disaster or the needy, is an act of yoga and our thirst to heighten our knowledge is also yoga. Hence, yoga is not a format of exercise that stays strictly in the classroom; it is a way of life.
Yoga provides us the tools we require for sustenance, stamina and clarity of thought, to help see our journey in the most pristine of ways. A journey that is fulfilling and wholesome; one that stands testimony to our children and their children, that life is truly abundant of love and possibilities!
This magazine is our proclamation that we are a community wanting the best for life – in preserving our planet for ourselves and our children; in upholding the values that are sacred to man and in highlighting the goodness of this existence. It is our mission to create awareness where darkness has taken domain and to provide holistic alternatives in the name of that preservation. It is also about taking life, one step at a time, in being mindful, adding the basic instances of life, into our very complex and stress-filled modern way of living.
Being the premier yoga magazine in Malaysia, our task will prove to be a journey that is less trodden by and certainly, one, that will be our ultimate contribution to reinstating the goodness of life.
From yoga new to wellness, to alternative therapies, YOGALife endows its readers with the latest developments and information on the transition of yoga and holistic wellness in the current world.
With that in mind, our vision is to complete our readers on and off the mat.
]]>http://www.yogalifemagazine.my/2016/07/30/lets-live-it-up/feed/0Your Food Label Guidehttp://www.yogalifemagazine.my/2016/07/30/your-food-label-guide/
http://www.yogalifemagazine.my/2016/07/30/your-food-label-guide/#respondSat, 30 Jul 2016 02:39:33 +0000http://woo.bdayh.com/woo-health/?p=215

There are basically two parts of food labels you need to review to be educated about the product you are buying: One is the Nutrition Facts label and the other is the Ingredients panel. This article focuses on the ingredient panel. The FDA monitors and enforces label laws so there are, in fact, rules to what is required, what is allowed, what order certain things are in, and the accuracy of facts. Manufacturers are not allowed to lie about a food product or falsify information. They can, however, say something which is true, but misleading. This is why many consumers don’t think they can believe what is on a label. You can figure out what you need to know; you just have to know where to look!

The Ingredient Panel

Let me give you a few examples of some very common and misleading terms found on food labels and how to find the facts:

1) On a jar of peanut butter they can say on the label “Cholesterol Free!” This is true because cholesterol is only found in animal products! That means fat in peanut butter (of any brand) does not contain cholesterol. Does this mean peanut butter is heart healthy? Well, it’s still quite high in fat; usually fat comprises over 75% of the calories in a serving. So the consumer who’s looking for something “healthy” may choose one brand of peanut butter over another because one says “cholesterol free” on the label. This implies that other brands are less healthy and may contain cholesterol. Illegal? No. But quite misleading.

2) Another trick used is on juice labels. A certain brand of drink may boast “contains 100% real fruit juice”. This, of course, sounds preferable to one that admits it has water and flavors mixed in with small parts of juice concentrates. However, take note of the wording: “Contains” 100% fruit juice just means there is real fruit juice within the cocktail. Yes, it’s in there, but there is also water, flavoring, and maybe even sugars added. There is a difference in a juice drink that ‘is’ 100% juice and one that ‘contains’ 100% juice. Just wording, but very misleading, and not illegal.

3) One of the most commonly mistaken purchases is that of bread that the customer believes is healthier “wheat” bread. What do you think makes wheat bread superior to white bread? Knowing the answer can help you find what you want on the label. What you probably want is more fiber and perhaps a more natural grain that has the original nutrients in it. So the first ingredient you’ll want to see on the label is “whole grain flour”. (Ingredients must be listed in order of the highest content by weight first and decreasing to the lowest content by weight.) What you may find is “enriched flour” listed first. How can they get away with calling this “wheat bread” when it’s what most people call “white bread”? Because the grain that is used is wheat! Some companies even use fluffy white bread to appeal to consumers who like this softer texture, and add caramel coloring so it looks like the healthy whole wheat bread people are looking for! Check the ingredient label and be sure “whole grain flour” is listed first.

]]>http://www.yogalifemagazine.my/2016/07/30/your-food-label-guide/feed/0Prem Joshua – translating Life into Musichttp://www.yogalifemagazine.my/2016/07/30/prem-joshua-translating-life-into-music/
http://www.yogalifemagazine.my/2016/07/30/prem-joshua-translating-life-into-music/#respondSat, 30 Jul 2016 02:37:48 +0000http://educanuni.com/yogalife/?p=387The resonating echoes of ancient mountains and the sounds of patters of rains, all instinctively awaken emotions asleep, in the deep recesses of our beings. Since music has been known to stimulate many emotions in man, it would surely be true to say, that man is constantly moved by ancient tunes that connects him to a time, long, long before.
Such is true of the music of Prem Joshua. Prem, (Sanskrit for ‘Love’), has translated many of life’s elements into musical tunes, making it more apparent for listeners worldwide to proclaim the beauty of life itself.
Describing it as, “the best international language without words which anyone can understand,” Prem’s music is today, a genre of World Music. He believes that his music is the herald of another world, blending all cultures through music, only for a better humanity.
With inspirations as spontaneous as breathing, Prem is the epitome of life in music. His name has become synonymous to the word ‘fusion’, as he continues to conjure inspiring “languages”, from the sounds of nature.
Translating his passion for life into music, Prem is, as one of his earliest album was called, No Goal But The Path (1991), journeying along life’s path, embracing all the experiences and magically invoking music from them without any pre-planned goal to arrive at.
Lauded as “The Guru of Fusion” by the Times of India, Prem’s blend of meditation and trance music provides any of his musical composition, the platform for total release – of letting go and living the moment, in awe of life’s gifts.
Prem’s musical compositions aim to stimulate the chakras, (the seven energy centers in the human body), providing any listener, the space beyond time. Merging with contemporary tunes with his ardent companion, Chintan Relenberg, they synergize to make a wholesome whole – a signature of Prem Joshua.
Merging the East with the West, ancient and the contemporary, sitar, bamboo flute and the keyboard, Prem has kept his music as moving and as vivid as the civilization as man. He has made his music ‘home’, to millions all around the world and kept alive tunes that intrinsically vibrate in all living things.
His philosophy of life is simple – “the best things in life are for free”. Taking those elements which are already given and translating them into music, almost miraculously create their own deliverance.
“Nothing is or was ever planned; everything happened on their own,” says Prem, relating even how Chintan Relenberg had become part of his ensemble.
As music is the food of his love, Prem, continues to play on, bagging accolades of praises everywhere he goes; reinventing the sounds of nature and harmonizing them into trance-like tunes that reverberate in the progression of time.